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ProfessorGAC

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18. That's An Even Better Example...

Thu Oct 23, 2025, 01:25 PM

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...of a silly question than the one in the OP.
My experience with that was arriving at the Rome airport for a return flight.
I had a business class ticket, but I flew a lot, so as I was checking in, the young woman asked me if it was ok if they upgraded me to first class.
I said "È una domanda sciocca. Certo." (A silly question. Of course.)
In perfect English, she said "Yes, that is silly. Who would say no?"

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